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PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW: 

Having a Will is very important. It ensures the people & causes that matter most in your life are taken care of when you pass away. Without a Will, your estate is distributed according to a legal formula and may mean that your assets are not distributed according to your wishes.  

And that’s where The Salvation Army’s Community Wills Days can help you to have a legally written Will.  

After taking care of your loved ones, you may also consider leaving a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army to ensure we can continue the good work we do helping people in need, into the future.  

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FAQs: 

How does it work? 

Generous and local Solicitors assist the community by donating their time & expertise to prepare a Simple Will. A Simple Will, for example, is one that leaves the person’s entire estate to their spouse or to their children, equally, without a trust; does not have overseas investments or beneficiaries; or is not a complicated estate matter. The Solicitor will be able to advise whether your Will is simple, and if not, they will let you at the appointment and you may have to pay an additional cost to have it written (payable to the law firm). 

• The cost for a Simple Will is $150 per person or $250 per couple (spouse/defacto), plus online booking fee of $0.50. These proceeds are a contribution to The Salvation Army hosting the Wills Day for its work in the local community, as the solcitors offer their services on a pro-bono to The Salvation Army. 

• The appointment is with a qualified Solicitor who will review your completed Client Information form and ask for any additional information. 

• Duration of appointments are 30 minutes. You will then meet at the Solicitors office usually 2-3 weeks later, to sign the document and receive a copy of your Will. 

Do I need to bring ID with me? 

Yes, please bring proof of identification (Current Drivers licence, passport, etc) and your printed and completed Client Information form available to download and print here: Client Information Form   

Can I include a gift in Will (bequest) to The Salvation Army? 

Whilst there is no obligation to leave a gift to The Salvation Army in your Will through this service, you may like to consider this and speak to the solicitor you meet with. Gifts in Wills are a valuable way to show your family and friends that generosity and compassion are important to you. To see how gifts in Will can transform lives, please see how bequests change lives and change lives with a gift in your Will. 

Can I appoint The Salvation Army as the Executor of my estate? 

The Salvation Army are unable to be nominated as Executor to your estate. It is best to choose a family member, trusted friend or sometimes, the solicitor may agree to act in this capacity.  

Can you help with Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardian documents? 

The Wills Day cost only covers a Simple Will. However, you can ask the Solicitor you meet with to also prepare these documents for you, at an additional cost, determined by and payable by you directly to the solicitor you meet with. This is optional. 

What is the Honoured Friend Community? 

By leaving a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army you will be welcomed as a special friend of The Salvation Army, with other like-minded individuals who, like yourself, are committed to ensuring that the kindness and compassion you have lived by will go on helping others now and in the future.  

Please let us know if you have included The Salvation Army in your Will.  We would like to honour your kindness and generosity, welcoming you as an Honoured Friend. You can receive invitations to special functions, tours and access to many of the programs we run for the Australian community. You’ll also have the option to leave your Will with The Salvation Army for safe-keeping, should you wish to. 

Our Honoured Friend Representatives are passionate about visiting and supporting our Honoured Friends, especially those who can’t get out as much because of age or health. Find out more. You can also request to have your funeral service conducted by a Salvation Army Officer too if you wish. 

Thank you for supporting the work of The Salvation Army as together we aim to bring Good into our communities. 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us or call 1800 337 082.